HVDC DESIGN ENGINEER at Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg, MB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 25

Salary

32.51

Posted On

22 Jun, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Design

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

GREAT BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Defined-benefit pension plan.
  • Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

  • Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba’s best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking a HVDC Design Engineer to work in the Station Design Department. Under the general direction of the Principal
HVDC Engineer or delegate, responsible to prepare conceptual and detailed design drawings, programming, procurement and
support for complex protection, control and metering systems in HVDC converter stations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate in Electrical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of four years’ experience of which
    two years are directly related to power system stations protection, control, and metering design. HVDC experience is

considered a strong asset.

  • Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a

specified amount of time).

  • Working knowledge of HVDC systems and controls, their interfaces to digital protection relays, control and metering devices,

and to the Station Automation System (SAS)/SCADA systems. Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in

Responsibilities
  • Perform and/or provide guidance to teams responsible for the scoping, estimating, design, specification, tender analysis,

acceptance testing and support commissioning of HVDC systems, controls & protection for the Corporation’s HVDC facilities.

  • Provide electrical designs for control, metering and auxiliary systems of new and existing stations, and conduct drawing

reviews to ensure completeness prior to design approval.

  • Lead complex electrical material procurements, review and maintain material outline agreements with vendors, prepare

specifications, analyze tenders, initiate a recommendation for purchase of materials, and manage contracts. Ensure follow-up
with vendors which may include the review and approval of manufacturer’s documentation and design, determining and
assisting with shop or field tests, and liaison with suppliers as required. Lead or assist in the development and maintenance of

section’s material and procurement systems and material database.

  • Consult with other design sections, coordinate and design the interface for HVDC systems and controls with protective relays,

Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for the purposes of integrated substation automation

design.

  • Consult and coordinate with internal project managers, contract management specialists and stakeholders throughout the

corporation and external consultants on project activities to ensure that all share a common understanding of project
requirements and deliverables. Review and accept consultant’s designs and reports ensuring compliance with project

specifications and standards.

  • Provide work guidance and on-site assistance when necessary to construction & commissioning staff in areas of expertise.
  • Meet with manufacturers’ representatives, consultants, contractors and Corporation personnel from other divisions as required

to satisfy station design requirements.

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